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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
WILSON GUILTY.
Convicted In tlae First Degree Of
murdsTImR wax cfIeId Claims.

Convicted la tlae First Degree Of
murdsrIng Wakefield Claims.
George Ii. Wilson waa found guilty Of
murder in the first degree on Saturday in
Philadelphia for killing Wakefield Gains.
A motion for O new trial was made, and
Judge Hare said that he would hear argu.
ment at some future time. But practically
the negroes doom is sealed.
It was shortly after O'Clock when the
case was given to the jury, after the pri-
soner's counsel had spent most of the
day in plea for his client. The district
attorney in his final summing up had
said "Gentlemen, in fairness to the
prisoner at the bar, must tell You TINT
IL you do not believe that while butcher
ing the murdered Gains he knew that life
was in him you cannot convict him OF
murder in the first degree
When the case WAS given 10 the Jury
court adjourned until O'clock Rut il
/ was two hours lateE than that when IL yer
| die. was reached. The jury htd stooc
| nine Tor the extreme penalty and thre'
for the second degree when it went out
and il took some time to reach an agree
ment.
Crowds we're still waiting in the stree
aud the courtroom was soon filled whei
they were permitted to enter, while hun
direds were unable to find room inside
The prisoner was brought in, smiling ant
apparently unconcerned. Then the jur!
filed in, and after the usual preliminarie
the fateful verdict was given.
Wilson was entirely unmOved. "Oh,
am satisfied" he said later to his counsel
II knew what it would be; was fore
warned"
In his charge, which was quite lengthy
Judge Hare had said "This story of Mr.
Tabbs, standing alone, would be IL
story OF party to the crime, and there
fore it ought TO be received with caution
not to be rejected or accepted blindly
but to be judged by such light as may
obtained collaterally. To my mind thl
, woman told her story with great eOherenC
, from beginning to end, and / am N,
aware that there ia any point OF time
! which she is necessarily contradicted b
, any othee evidence In the case an
} | moreover, there are some circumstance
, | in il which might lead one to believe tn
. she spoke truthfully, because, while 81
0 told the story in way that exoneratC
3 her from the actual homicide yet IL aqua
: rel took place it is more likely that Il
I two men quarreled than that the womt
I came In and took part, and II she d
j take part, it is not easy TO see what roo
: there was for her Intervention. The Of
Y cumstances of the butohery and carryii
/ away of the members of the body we
shocking, but at the same timo II the mi
IS war dead it would not be murder in .
/. first degree under the facts in this cas-
d On the other hand, IL the PROSTATE fol
y were alive, and for the purpose Of esca
Ia ing the punishment that might otherwi
o overtal1e him, the prisoner, knowing th
il he was alive, proceeded 10 cut the m
N up and dispose of him, it would take
il argument to show that it was murder
be fine frat dapreen
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
o. d ID. CANAL.
The Stockholders Annual Meeting
wilson's DsEnlcaILOD.


wilson's DeEnlcathOD.
The Stockholders of the Chesapeake Il
Delaware Canal Company held their
annual meeting Monday in Philadel-
phiR. The treasurer reported the net
revenue for the year ending May 3lst,
1887, at $145, 184.30. Out of this interest
on the legitimate mortgage debt, amount
ing to $l09, 656 or, was paid, leaving q
balance Of $38, 528 So. The company re.
ceiyed $1S, $50 81 from the estate of j, A.
L. Wilson. the defaulting treasurer, max
ing total of 1854, 084 81. The interest
on the fraudulently issued bonds and the
investigating expenses amounted tC
$39, 279 81, which was paid, leaving {
surplus of $l4, 1906, 81, which was placed
to the credit Of the contingent fund.
This fund now amounts to 1874, 504. 02
an increase of $8,178.52 as compared
with last year. II is definitely settled tina
Wilson's defaleationa aggregated 1861,
74047, of which $609, 200 was through
the overissue of bonds and $52 $40. Al
was cash embezzled. Mr.. Joseph e
Gillingham was reelected president ant
the following directors were elected
Isaiah v. Williamson, Edwin Swift
Charles II. Hutchinson, MahlonP. Hutch
inson, Henry O. Ford, II. Dale Benson
Hood Gilpin, Peter O. Hollis, William
Drayton, David Scull, Thomas McKean
Andrew Gray, John Cadwalader, Mon
cure Robinson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
4 ouARRr HoaHoR.
Eight NHom KILLED and Five Seri-
OMslY Hurt.


ALTOONA, Pa, June o. Yesterday after
noon eight men were killed and five
seriously hurt by an explosion in the
quarsies OF the Cambria Iron Company
at Birmingham. Their names are as fol-
lows Jacob Shoenfelt, who leaves wife
and six children q. \. Stewart, wife and
two children; George Weisser, wife and
one child Ellis Meyers, wife and three
children John Roof wife and six chill
dren; Emanuel Hodges, Harry Neil and
Michael Waniko were all single. -Four
| OF the bodies were mashed into O jelly,
over 100 tons of limestone having fallen
/ on them.
Preparations had been made during the
morning for big blast, six kegs OF
powder having been used in filling the
holes. AT noon the fuse was attached,
lighted and before the men returned from
their dinners partial explosion took
place. Thinking that the powder had all
been burned the men went to work Dor.
ing out, refilling and tamping the holes
to get ready for another blast. Suddenly
and without warning a thunderous boom
was heard and was Immediately followed
by the fall of great mass of rock,
Death and ounBteTLhtiOs Npfo tna fSS1lt9
Headless and dismembered dead horribly
mangled and dying, and the shockinglS
wounded lay scattered about OH top OF
beneath the rock in the quarry.
OF the injured, Michael Warner, Hun
garian, is at the Altoona Hospital, ant
said to be in dying condition, Tom ant
George Motto, Hungarians; Oosino Gasha
! Russian, and Noel Varnor, all more o
less hurt, are recovering. The latter hsi
a narrow escape from instant death. HI
| was standing close to the drillers whel
the explosion took place. A 20.ton ston
fell within 10 inches of him, but he wa
only slightly hurt. The same huge bouI
/ der fell on the bodies of Myers, Roof an,
! Neil, crushing them into an unrecog
| nizable mass. The coroner's jury rem
/ dered verdict in accordance with til
3 above facts.
, Within 400 feet Of the scene OF th
calamity is stored 500 kegs of powde
l and thousands Of dynamite cartridges.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
4 sUss sx TRAGEDY.
Am Ansaszsssss Ea@sasa Beaten 90
Death. 81

Death. b.
special Correspondence Of GAzette and Journal
GEoaemrowx, june 7.--Our county
nlnaehouse was the scene OF very sad
tragedy yesterday. David NJ. Pepper,
who resides three miles from town and
about tho same Distance from the aims
house, visited the latter place yesterday
afternoon lie found at the wood-pile Q
colored pauper, young man and q Grip
Pile, having to go on his hands and Knees,
and, without any offence, began TO beat
him with stick, 5amuel Barker, another
pauper, and very old man, went 70 the
boys assistance, when Mr.. Pepper felied
him with one blow and never stopped
until life was extinct
The commotion drew others to the
scene. among them being Jess Draper,
robust negro mute, who was himself
| few ears ago tried for murder, adjudRed
\ insane aud sent to the almAhouae. jess
caught the enrged man and held hin
until help came when he was put IN I
/ cell aud N there now awaiting th'
action NJ the coroner Mr. Popped
las boon an insane man fol
years with possible lucid inter
/ walls. lilo haa been at Kirkbridel
hut got no better. He has at differen
times been confined in the almshouso ant
onlya few months ago went there OF hi
own accord asking 10 be shut up. an
doubtadly realizing his condition. III
has nm Interesting family, who have tn
undivided sympathy Of the whole com
munity in this sad affair. Everyon
acknowledges IL to be the act Of an insan
man and any jury will so recognize II.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
STATION MEND ERsON.

Young u, lawArenn MnrrIed a.,
Westinghouse brilliant " edhIoK.
Army and Navy Register.
The marriage OF Lieutenant W. II. Stav
ton, United States Marine Corps. and Miss
Annie Henderson, daughter OF Chief In.
gInaer Alexander Henderson, was seIe.
brated ut the 1t. Alhan's Church Was,
Washington, on Thursday last. The little
church was beautifully decorated. the
ohanoel and altar being complete howe,
OF roses. The bride WAS attlred in beo.y
satin with train and veil, and wore q
beautiful suit Of pearls. The hridas
maids We're Miss Louisa Hall, Miss Susie
Roy, and the maids Of honor, Miss Sonhv
middleton and Miss Bessie Henderaon
The best men were DIR. Bransford, Unitad
states Navy, and Lieutenant Lauohbeimar
OF the marine corps. The ohnrob wa,
filled by the friends Of the family uho
afterwards attended reception and wed
ding breakfast ut Woody, the conmtsr,
seat OF ohief Engineer Henderson.
Among the guests were Mr.. Gardner nj
providence, Dr.. Giesy Of the Church al
the Epiphany, Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Davis
Mr' and Mrs. William Middleton, DR., and
Mrs. Busey, Mr.. and Mrs. Paris Mrs
Ross, Colonel and Mrs. Morse, Miss
Morse, MIR. and Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Harril
son, MrR. W. j. Thompson, Mrs. IacLan
Lieutenant and Mrs, Vreeland. Mr., Raod
ley OF New York Mr.. and Mira aaoroa
Green, Mr.. o. O. Green, Mr., and NE
Sayiile and many others. The oaTemonr
was performed by the Rev. Or. 0hasias
HAIL. rector of Trinity Ohureb RsorlsI.'ss
assisted by the Rev. MIR. Falls rec,ar =,
81 Adams. Lieutenant and Mrs Stao
ton left on the evening train for ths n mi
Upon his return Lieutenant stavton ,,;,i
enter upon his duty as assistant ;udaa
advocate at the navy department IN *,
office of Colonel Remey. III Int
lhe groom was Delaware's represent.
aNye IN the Annapolis Naval hcaJam,
appointed by Congressman Williams AM
graduated in 1883. "Ain' anc
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
VIEW roRx,s >. 3. oxrasDEAr'



fG subscribed-'Ehe CESS.
The trustees of the proposed Froses-
tant RuiHoopel Cathedral In New nofk
have made progress enough with their
plans for the big enterprise 70 anne eanSo
the formal opening Of subscription o ssnss
al No. Al Liberty street. Inc trus'eos
have been assured Of liberal support lIon
ali parts Of the diocese. They nope 70
raise enough In q month or two 10 puI-
chase cathedral site and 70 lay py IN
addition 81 900, 900 or more In the shape
Of building fund. -,
The question Of site 10 stiii uhoo1
confederation. plots Of ground nave
been suggested all over New York Oity ~
4 far gouth az Grand street and as far north
al the nights beyond the Harlem river. a
| committee of Ave trustees has the whole
| matter In charge, and some sort OF de-
| cision Ia looked for at the full meeting OF
| the board next Wednesday evening. From
/ 100 to 100 city lots, IL Is said, will DO
bought In a lump, II possible, to reduce
the average price. No fancy real est'te
rates, the trustees maintain, VIII DO giVeh
under any circumstances.
IL will take year, perhaps, TO get
things In shape for breaking ground tor
the big structure, and even then but one
part Of the cathedral, the choir, Will be
started. No architect has been chosen
and no particular style Of architecture.
The big building will probably be Gothic
however. But, as the trustt es and man
ayers say, the plans for the cathedral are
likely to grow as the building advances,
and all sorts Of transformations may take
place before the vast work is completed.
No limit OF time or cost can be put, con
sequently, on the big undertaking. The
estimates Of Ave or 10 years and o.
SO, GOO, 900 are merely guessea. The tota
cost is more likely TO be 10000, 900 OF
| $12, 900, 600, and there are 30 many
chances of delay on any big building
that calculations of the time of con
struotion are the purest hazard. Tn
managers of the enterprise prefer Y
make no definite estimates. They inten.
TO have building worthy of the churcl
and the city, and will spare no time o
money TO make It complete success.
II Is the intention Of the trustees =
make not only the structure itself but IL
ecclesiastical system and organization
thoroughly national and popular as pos
sible. Though under the control OF tn
Protestant Episcopal church, the caths
dral will be vast representative institu
ton, symbol of undenominationi
Christianity. The services will be ope
to all, and by section of It's charter th
seats for worshipers will be always free.
More than $500, 600 has sleady bee
subscribed. The Rev. DR.. Neyin, Il
! rector of the American chapel at ROM
! will spend his years. vacation in lookin
> after q special canvass of this diooes
a He will act throughout as the represents
tive OF Bishop Potter. DIR. Neyin
merely ON q leave Of absence from b
Q church in Rome and has not given II U
as has been frequently stated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
WILLIAM GILES DEATH.
How sac WAS Fatally Stung by En-
ragged {ees,

ragged Bees.
The B3edkBdtes' Light thus narrates the
story of the death of the late William Giles;
civilian Giles, an aged and highly re.
spected citizen of Broad Greek hundred,
this county, breathed his last ut an early
hour on Thursday morning. He died at
his homestead nenr the Sycamore four
miles from Laurel, where he had lived 55
years. His unexpected death will be Il
shocking surprise to many of his relatives
aud friends and was caused by one Of
those unforeseen accidents which are ever
hiadel. IN tlirif aarklnF paths
+. y -iaesday of last Heu6 his little
grandson, Tommy Bowen, was blowing
near where the bees were kept and in
passing nenr the hives the bride reins of
the horse became entangled with one of
the hives ard turned it over. The
enraged baes Ut once made most terrible
attack ON the hoy and horse, both of
which were nearly frenzied in their terri
bic struggle with pain from the bee
stings. MIR. Giles who was not far away,
rushed TO the rescue, was likewise at
tackled and almost instantly he was over
come aud fell to tho ground insensible,
his fnce and neck were covered with a
solid mass Of the stinging honey makers.
| In this condition his youngest daughter,
MARTINI, found him, aud the brave and
thoughtful girl, by the aid Of few
buckets of cold water soon caused the
warriors to retreat and extricatod her
father. He was insensible, and remained
unconscious to the time of his death.
William Giles was n man of eccentric
ideas and habits, though long consist
ent member of the Methodist Church
He WAS dye in-the-wool Democrat ant
during orr late onpleasantness i
made him feel proud TO be called
comprehend. He left no will, thougl
it was probably his intention to hav
done so. He was shoemaker by trad
and still retained his g kit and bench
which had done him service in his earl
life. About two years ago he got out hi
, bench and tools and took them to an ou
house on his farm, where he said he WI
: going to engage again nj shoemakinl
He worked alone, II any work he did fC
[ about two months, his family not se
q ing any shoes or other signs of labor
that direction, became anxious md begN
an investigation, when Mr.. Giles close
4 his shop and acknowledged that
4 had spent the whole time in trying
il make will.
v After Nil, he was man Of many fl
y qualities, and to those whom he liked
: could never do enough for, but to diff
! with lin was to incur his lasting di
4 pleasure. He WIS elected twice as le,
g cou,t commissioner, and for many yea
ID served as trustee of the poor.
70 lie was over n years of age and up
" the time Of the unfortunate occurren
81 was qHito active and robust. He leaves
y wife Aunt Mary" as she is familiar
n called by her relatives and friends, vi
is "A years old, and five children, thr
10 SOUS and two daughters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
A County Judge KIlls H,. Rro,n.,

CHICAGO, June IA special from,
Eagle Pass, Texas, says: Thomas Lamb
county judge Of Maverick county, Texas.
Yesterday a's killed his brother, Joseph
Lamb, wealthy ranohman, on Mex;oaT
soil. The brothers went To tbeir shsa,,
ranch, six miles from Piedras Nearas 'j X
Mexico, and, upon arriving there ssn n
the only occupant of the ranch. a Ma:
can, out to hunt for horses. The Mexicar
returned in hour and found no one \
tne ranch, but saw q pool of blood and
pieces Of human flesh scattered over tbs
house. The Mexican started for P;ad ~,
Negras and on arriving at another ranSa
peionging to the Lambs he found Josenl
Lambs body. Later Thomas Iamb drnv4
into Piedres Negras, intending to eros,
% Texas. He was arrested. The brother,
naa quafreied over the division Of som,
property. Troops had to be called ont h
Keep the Mexicana from lynchinV Thoms =,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09

The will of Ellen Vain was admitted
to probate Thursday in philadelphia.
The estate ia valued at $175, 900 and ia
bequeathed to two sistors, after whose
death the same, together with the interest
accruing, shall be devoted TO the follow.
ing charitable purposes To the Monthly
Meeting Of Orthodox Friends held
in Germantown, $4,000; Hayerford
College, $4,000; Friends Free Lib
rary in Germantown, 300; Ger.
mantown Dispensary and Hospital
$4,000; Industrial Home for BLIND
Women, $1,000; Philadelphia WORKING
Home for Blind Men, 81 900; Women'I
Homeopathic Association of Pennsyl
vania, 81, 900; Philadelphia Home for In
ourables and Cancer Annex, 81, 900 each
80. Christophor's Hospital for Children
81, 900; Historical Society of Pennsyl
yania, $4,000; Pennsylvania Society To-
the prevention of Cruelty to Animals
~, 900 contributors of the Pennsylyani,
Hospital, 5000; trustees of the Femal,
Association of Philadelphia, 81 900
Training School for Nurses, Woman
Hospital, 81, 900, and to the Pennsylyani,
Society to Protect Children from Cruelty
81, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
Wilmington. Thursday, lIlne 9. 1857.


Here are two comments on Senator
sherman's Springfield speech. The FIRST
reads
A few more speeches like John ShermAn's
will brace up the Republican ranks I'LL over
the country. He ~ doing more than ANY
other one man TO Bhow that the Republican
party Is still necessity to the country.
While the second runs as follows:
Eliza Pinkston has had her day, also that
bloody garment which senator sherman
tried 10 wave once more at Springfield.
There are new and living Issues 70 defend
aud contend for, and senator sherman
should learn what they are and build his
presidential fencss upon them, and not
upon tho rotten and bloody foundations OF
ire Confectionery and the war.
More diesimilar expressions could
hardly have come from papers Of rival
polities- Yet the writer's OF these extracts
look through the name party speotacles I;
The Grst being clipping from yester-
days Philadelphia Eosning Balieiia and
The second from to-day's Philadelphia
Inquirer, both Republican journals. And
few people will doubt which is the more
representative opinion. The very form
OF the above statement in support OF Sen
ator sherman hacks heart, making the
reader feel that the writor hoped to CON
sole some Of his party associates but
f'ss1sy sS's& 40 stock IN his e~n statsnisast'
'Soala anything more kitifully say that
the RepupiiesI ranks, especially that
aenile portion which in its dotage
clings TO dead issues, is wofully
in need of ''braeing ups Then
think of stalwart Republican
paper referring to the 8. o. p. as what
"a necessity" Gould any expression In
tended as hopeful be more unfortunate
II is simply an unintentional admission
that even Republicans themselves are o.
have been doubling whether there is any
cause for their party existence. Sucl
journalistic encouragement is like having
man who is going down for the thirt
time say to drowning companion
Don't give up; IN help you" But 81
seen in the InQaare1's opinion, what ma!
seem sad to old Republicans has it
bright side. Here is the sound I'D
Woo to drop the dead issues ant
, remember that this is not 1920, 1916
1912, or 1861, but 1887. The time hal
come for eyery man. Renuhlican or Dem
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09

The latest approximate demonstration
Of tho superiority Of the pen over the
sword is Mayor Hewitt's caustic letter to
General Louis Fitzgerald, commandment Of
the First Brigade, N. @. 3. N. y. The letter
makes about three quarters OF a column
in line type and shows why It would be
decidedly improper and injurious to have
Central Park used as parade ground by
the brigade. Toward the close Mayor
Hewitt says
Yes, general, II Ia Dissertation. 1.-THE
groves were Gods first temples" The fra
grant odors which exhale from the flowers
Of the field, the infinite variety OF color In
grass, shrub, and tree, the graceful motion
Of the foliage stirred by tho gentle and re-
freehing breeze, the varying phases OF light
and shade, Of sunshine and darkness, all
tend TO lead the thoughts of men from
nature "up to natures God" To interfere
In any way with such serene enjoyment,
and above all to introduce "the rudealarms
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09

Edit02 6dSette Il, Journal! Your cores
pondent at this place, inadvertently or
otherwise, has SO eOlored the facts in re-
gard TO the resignation of the Rev. X. W.
Beers, pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
as to make false impression and do that
gentleman great injustice Mr., Beers'
resignation is owing altogether TO the i'll
health OF himself and wife and IL not the
result of any Misunderstanding or I'M
pleasantness about the payment Of in,
terest on the parsonage debt or anything
else. You will confer a great favor bJ
publishing this correction and very mucl
oblige,
Yours very truly, T. II. OLEAvER,
One of the trustee
FL Rrntn Mn lime 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-06-09
The Remarkable oure.

Which have been effected by Hoods sar-
saparilla are sufficient proof that this
medicine does possess peculiar curative
power. In the severest cases Of scrofula
or salt rheum, when other preparations
had been powerless, the use OF Hoods
Sarsaparilla has brought about the happi-
est results. The case Of Miss Sarah q.
Whittier of Lowell, Mass, who suffered
terribly from scrofulous sores that Of
Charles A. Roberts Of Fast Wilson, N. Y,
who had ID abeessea on his face and neck;
that Of Willie Duff Of Walpole, Mass.
who had hip disease and scrofula 80 bad
that physicians said he could not recover,
are few OF the many instances In which
wonderful cures were effected by this
medicine.